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State Department told to craft sports diplomacy strategy through 2034
Data as of July 16, 2026
The bill directs the State Department to build a strategy using major U.S.-hosted sporting events, from the 2026 World Cup to 2034, for diplomacy.50-second read · 5 questions answered below
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What does this do?
The bill directs the State Department to create a strategy for using major sporting events hosted in the U.S. between 2024 and 2034—including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2028 Summer Olympics, and 2034 Winter Olympics—as tools for diplomacy and international relations. It requires two five-year strategy documents covering partnerships with host cities, athletes, businesses, and human rights groups, plus faster visa processing, and renames a State Department office as the "Office of Sports Diplomacy."
Who does it affect?
The State Department, its renamed Office of Sports Diplomacy, and host cities, athletes, sports organizations, and international visitors are affected.
Why does it matter?
The strategy could speed up visa processing for athletes and visitors and create more coordinated cultural programming, while adding new planning and staffing responsibilities to the State Department.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- At least 3 new staff added
- Assigned through 2034
- Affects State Dept budget
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee — You are here
- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
American Decade of Sports Act
- Introduced:
- January 15, 2026
- Latest action:
- June 17, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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